HPCO

What if a few hours of your time could change someone's day?

Hospice volunteers provide comfort, dignity, and connection for people living with serious illness and support for those who love them.

No matter your background, training is provided to help you feel confident in your role.

Take the first step.

Apply today or contact your local hospice: hpco.ca/volunteer/

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HPCO presents Canada’s premier hospice palliative care conference

The Call for Abstracts for HPCO2027 is now open! Have you been thinking about submitting? Now is the time. Whether it’s innovative research, a program that’s changing lives, or practice insights from the front lines, the hospice palliative care community wants to hear from you.

We’re accepting submissions for:
- Workshops
-Lightning talks
- Posters

Last year, 900+ delegates joined us for 4 keynotes, 80 workshops, 52 lightning talks, and 30 posters. Your work could be part of what makes HPCO2027 just as inspiring.

We especially encourage submissions from Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour communities and other equity-seeking communities.

Deadline: Friday, January 15, 2027
Submit here: site.pheedloop.com/event/EVEAJGCL…

⭐Webinar Series⭐

Compassionate Connections: Supporting Grief, Honoring Difference, and Caring for Ourselves

HPCO’s three-part webinar series explores how to offer compassionate, culturally responsive grief support while caring for ourselves. Participants will strengthen their ability to connect with grieving people, honour individual experiences and remain grounded during difficult encounters.

📅Thursdays, starting November 26, 2026
⏰1:00 - 2:30pm

Audience: Healthcare providers and volunteers

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4ixXhfS

Caregiving involves more than medical care.

Find practical guidance on topics including:
🏠 Home safety
💬 Communication
❤️ Emotional support
🧠 Grief
🤝 Caregiver well-being

Access free caregiver education from Hospice Palliative Care Ontario.

caregiversupport.hpco.ca

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Congratulations to Hospice Northwest for demonstrating ongoing commitment to quality improvement and continuous learning.

Learn more about HPCO Hospice Accreditation: bit.ly/3HXXLqV

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